I’d just stripped out of my clothes and gotten into bed, the stress of work melting away as I slid between the cool sheets. I was contemplating a wank before sleep when I heard a knock at my door. The idea to ignore it was abandoned when the steady knock came again. Dressing with a …
A way to blow off steam. That’s what he told me because he wasn’t “into dudes”. Not when he had a girlfriend and was the bro-y-ist of bros. Not when he had an image of straight guyness to maintain. I wanted to tell him we were in 2018 not 1918 and no one gave a …
This isn’t scary, which goes against all the scary stuff running up to Halloween. I’m bucking the trend! – “Have you been eating a lot of pineapple?” She licked her lips and looked up at him. A tiny drop hung from the corner of her mouth then dropped onto her nipple. “What?” Just seeing that …
I was reaching for my gun with every ounce of remaining strength I possessed. My fingers barely brushed it as my vision started to darken. “Uh uh, detective.” He knocked it away and something broke in me. I had zero assurance as my life faded that I’d wake up tucked in my bed this time. …
He’d spotted her at the club, her rosy cheeks giving her away. The nervous beating of her heart was better music than the stuff blasting out of the stereo. It took nothing to lure her back to his nest. Less to strip her of her clothing. Tilting her head, she offered him her throat. Her …
My mother always said keep your plans simple and your escape route clear. Great advice that’s kept me out of a lot of trouble in my life and career. Admittedly, I was only really following part of that plan for this, but I had a backup if things went awry. When things went awry. My …
Follow along. Quickie. – The release process was the least painful part of the whole thing. At least I was out of that cell. I had grand plans to concoct this elaborate scheme to catch him. Something better than my last attempt that didn’t end with more words carved into my skin. Instead, I got …
I eyed my lawyer, frustrated by the whole process. If he wasn’t a friend, I’d lose my shit on him. This run around and grilling was getting on my last nerve. Twelve hours in the county jail without a shower, a toothbrush, or a moment to myself would make anyone a cranky bitch. Being on …
The red light turned green and I entered the intersection. Bright headlights blinded me and I heard the impact long before I felt it. I shut my eyes and blew out a breath. Or maybe it was pushed out of me. Time still, paused as my path in life stopped abruptly. Then altered course. It …
Follow along – When I woke up… was it hours later? I glanced at the red numbers on the bedside clock and they made no sense. My eyes took too long to adjust before I could read. 4:45am Been out for a while then. I swallowed and then groaned at my sore throat. Talking was …